Ja Morant Leads Grizzlies to NBA Playoffs, Securing No. 8 Seed Against Mavericks
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The Memphis Grizzlies, led by Ja Morant who scored 22 points despite a sprained ankle, clinched the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 120-106. This victory sets up a playoff series against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane also contributed significantly with 24 and 22 points respectively. On the Mavericks' side, Anthony Davis led with 40 points but was hampered by a calf injury, while the team struggled to maintain momentum after a trade that saw Luka Doncic leave for the Lakers.
Key Points
Ja Morant played through a sprained ankle to score 22 points and lead the Grizzlies to victory.
Memphis secured the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, setting up a playoff series against Oklahoma City.
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane were key contributors for the Grizzlies with 24 and 22 points respectively.
Anthony Davis led the Mavericks with 40 points but was injured during the game.
Dallas struggled after trading Luka Doncic to the Lakers and losing Kyrie Irving to surgery.
The Grizzlies had previously lost all four games to Oklahoma City during the regular season.
